Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Segment Information (Details)

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Segment Information (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Segment Information [Abstract]    
Number of principal businesses 2  
Number of operating segments 3  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers $ 225,609 $ 217,213
Operating profit 16,499 18,925
Memorialization [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 124,683 113,155
Operating profit 14,540 11,780
Cemetery Products [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 52,824 45,150
Operating profit 6,372 4,535
Funeral Home Products [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 60,757 58,571
Operating profit 7,693 6,488
Cremation [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 11,102 9,434
Operating profit 475 757
Brand Solutions [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 100,926 104,058
Operating profit 1,959 7,145
Graphics Imaging [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 62,435 70,443
Operating profit 292 4,981
Marking and Fulfillment Systems [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 17,915 16,383
Operating profit 376 1,368
Merchandising Solutions [Member]
   
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]    
Sales to external customers 20,576 17,232
Operating profit $ 1,291 $ 796